Good news, Californians! Do you have an old gas car laying around that you don’t use, and would rather turn it into an electric bicycle? Well now you can, with a trade-in program that includes e-bikes! more… Subscribe to Electrek on YouTube for exclusive videos and...

Elon Musk held a call with Tesla employees this week in which he emphasized that Tesla needs to move cars out of the factory faster in order to fix the automaker’s logistic problems. He made several comparisons to Amazon. more… Subscribe to Electrek on YouTube for...

2019 could feature some of the most extreme weather in 20 years. And yes, climate change is a major catalyst. The UN says that the climate crisis is the greatest threat ever to human rights. Why are hurricanes getting stronger? Three reasons. British farmers say we...

Tesla is launching a new commercial solar online portal to order large solar arrays with transparent pricing and a subscription model. more… Subscribe to Electrek on YouTube for exclusive videos and subscribe to the podcast. The post Tesla launches new commercial...

Sic semper tyrannis. True to its motto, Virginia has dealt a death blow to the tyranny of diesel school buses. A few weeks ago, we highlighted some successful electric school bus V2G pilots, discussed the countless benefits, but lamented that we seemed to be stuck...

This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including Tesla’s upcoming new battery, Tesla Plaid Powertrain, EVs from Frankfurt, and more. Support our show!...

Tesla is pulling out the big guns for its end-of-the-quarter push. Electrek has learned that Tesla is authorizing its sales staff to give two years of free Supercharging, and it is discounting inventory vehicles by matching them with cheaper orders. more… Subscribe to...

We are starting to see more Tesla Model S prototypes at the Nürburgring and now we get a look at one with a fascia equipped with new and bigger air intakes, a strange-looking rear spoiler, and more. more… Subscribe to Electrek on YouTube for exclusive videos and...

Walmart offers the Snapper 58V 21-inch 3-in-1 Push Electric Lawn Mower for $199.99 shipped. As a comparison, it typically goes for over $300. This is the best price we’ve tracked to date. With a 58V battery, there will be plenty of juice here to make the most of your...

VW is planning to make a hot-hatch ‘R’ version of the ID.3 with the higher performance delivered by an all-wheel-drive electric powertrain, but it will likely take a while. more… Subscribe to Electrek on YouTube for exclusive videos and subscribe to the podcast. The...

Tesla is making a lot of moves in the battery space lately and now it has added a patent for a new longer-lasting battery cell with better performance and cheaper cost. more… Subscribe to Electrek on YouTube for exclusive videos and subscribe to the podcast. The post...

Juiced Bikes has a new electric moped-style e-bike coming out soon, the Juiced Scorpion. And the latest news shows that it will start at an ultra-low $1,299 price. more… Subscribe to Electrek on YouTube for exclusive videos and subscribe to the podcast. The post...

There’s been much debate about the Porsche Taycan’s charging capacity, but it has now become the first car to charge at 270 kW on Electrify America’s network. more… Subscribe to Electrek on YouTube for exclusive videos and subscribe to the podcast. The post Porsche...

A new video of Tesla testing its new modified Model S on the Nürburgring racetrack has been released, and it shows the electric car shredding some tires ahead of a record attempt. more… Subscribe to Electrek on YouTube for exclusive videos and subscribe to the...

Today only, as part of its Deals of the Day, Home Depot is offering up to 50% off solar panels, accessories, and more. Free shipping is available for all. Our top pick is the Nature Power 100W Solar Kit with 11A Charge Controller for $91.97. As a comparison, it...

GoCycle is back with an update to its already popular line of fast-folding electric bikes. The new GoCycle GXi combines the best of previous GoCycle models into what may be the most advanced model the company has ever offered. more… Subscribe to Electrek on YouTube...

Tesla is starting to retrofit Autopilot 2.0/2.5 computers in older Model S and Model X vehicles with its new self-driving computer in what stands to be a massive retrofit program. more… Subscribe to Electrek on YouTube for exclusive videos and subscribe to the...

Renault has unveiled the production version of its new K-ZE electric crossover, and in China, it starts at just ~$9,000. more… Subscribe to Electrek on YouTube for exclusive videos and subscribe to the podcast. The post Renault K-ZE electric crossover launches in...

After announcing the upcoming new Tesla ‘Plaid powertrain’ yesterday, Elon Musk said that Tesla had another Model S prototype with 7 seats. more… Subscribe to Electrek on YouTube for exclusive videos and subscribe to the podcast. The post Elon Musk says Tesla’s new...

Tesla announces that it has a Model S with a 3-electric motor “Plaid powertrain” and a new “chassis prototype,” which they used to break a record at the Laguna Seca racetrack. more… Subscribe to Electrek on YouTube for exclusive videos and subscribe to the podcast....

Tesla is working on some upgrades to its Fremont factory, including installing a new solar array, the first at the factory, and a new 24-stall Supercharger station. more… Subscribe to Electrek on YouTube for exclusive videos and subscribe to the podcast. The post...

In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB): Methane leak detection monitoring goes mobile — and into the sky. Los Angeles gives the go-ahead for the largest solar energy plant in the US. Hawaii is testing the manufacturing of concrete that reduces greenhouse gas...